Wofford Receives Master of Divinity Degree ~ Thc^Rev r-V irgima Hoy le -Wof ford graduated magna cum laude on May 1 1 from Hood Theological Seminary in Salisbury, N.C., where she received a master of divinity degree in theology wltt & C6rtcen tration in religious education and evangelism. . Wofford is an associate minis ter at First Baptist Church. She is a graduate of Winston-Salem State University, where she received a bachelor of science degree m busi ness education. Wofford is a former business education professor, foreign mis sionary, pr6re*si6rtAI secretary, manicurist and nursing assistant. She has done mission work in West Africa. In July 1988 and 1989. she traveled to Egypt and Kenya. East Africa. In January 1990 she traveled to Israel. Wofford received the Edna B. ^Arms.troog Memorial -A warden award given by the Rev. James David Armstrong to a student who has maintained the highest acade mic average in the field of evange lism. She also received ihe Harlce H. Little Memorial Award, an award given by the Rev. Andrew E. Whined in memory of the late Rev. Harlee H. Little to the senior stu dent with the highest average in practical theology. W ot'toid > anumuuLU - im olve I ment has included a weekl\ radio c broadcast, prison and jail ministry. ' community-witnessing, outreach ^ ministry, home-outreach Bible- ' study ministiA. hospital and musing m home ministries, crisis consultant. ? and hospital chaplain and pastoral I care. ] J She is married to Benny L. J Wotford. They have a 10-year-old {{ daughter. Arnita. \ St. Stephen's Church Will Observe Women's Day \ The Eptscopal^ Women of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church will observe its annual Women's Day this Saturday and Sunday. The theme is "With a New Heart and a New Spirit." A tea will be held on Saturday at 4 p.m., which will fea ture a fashion show of African attire. ? Sunday's service at 1 1 a.m. will feature Margaret Johnson, weekend anchor and reporter at WXII-TV. She is a native of Columbus. Ga. and has extensive reporting and anchoring experience. She received her bachelor of arts degree, major ing in communications, from the University of Alabama. She also 1 received numerous awards includ- 1 ing Honorable Mention by the ? Associated Press and other awards < for outstanding reporting. The church is located at 810 N. Highland Ave. Connecticut Mass Choir to be in Concert at Emmanuel The North Carolina Black Repertory Company in Association with the Music Council - of Emmanuel Baptist Church will sponsor the Connecticut Mass Choir in a free concert May 30 at 4 p.m. at Emmanuel Baptist Church. The choir will also be a special guest during the 1 1 a.m. service. . The Bethel Male Chorus of Reidsville, N.C. and the Mass Choir of Emmanuel will also be featured. The Connecticut Mass Choir has performed across America, including New Orleans, Philadel phia, New York, Washington, Atlanta. Los Angeles, St. Louis, v Salt Lake City, Detroit and Cincin nati. all to critical acclaim. The choir has appeared on stage with James Cleveland, Tremaine Hawkins. Milton Biggam. Shirley Caiesar. Richard "Mr. Clean" White, Keith Pringle, Hesekia Walker, and many other we 11 -respected artists and choirs. The choir can be heard on numerous gospel radio stations across the nation. The choir was organized in 1977 under the unselfish efforts of Louis T. Gibson and continues to consist of dedicated Christians who strive for the ultimate quality in their songs of praise. The CMC made its first appearance at the Gospel Music Workshop of Amer ica in Detroit the year of its incep tion. The unique sound of the CMC is one of simplicity and precision, and their concerts are filled with the bliss and excitement from the "old time way." The CMC strives to explore all types of religious music, creating a varied repertoire featur ing soloists Gloria Richardson, Claudette Simmons. Alfonso Bryant and the Rev. Michael Saunders. The Bethel Male Chorus of Reidsville is one of the most excit ing and talented groups in the South today. Always in constant demand, the group is making a special effort to come to Winston-Salem to sup port the CMC. Emmanuel Baptist Church and the North Carolina Black Repertory Company. The group has many recordings to its credit and has opened for many of the top gospel artists in the country. The Emmanuel Baptist church ? Music Council, which is playing a * major role in sponsoring the event, * consists of officers of choirs of the church. Cynthia Mack is president. Walteria Spauldin g and Emory Jones, church musicians, are assist ing Mack in coordinating the con cert. The Mass Choir of Emmanuel Baptist Church was formed during the installation of the Rev. John Mendez as pastor. Odessa Fields is president. Presently, there are 65 members representing all choirs of the church. The choir renders music for the 1 1 a.m. sen ice every fifth Sunday of the month and accompa- " nies Mendez during special ser vices. The public is invited. Gospel Music Extravaganza to be Held on Sunday A gospel music extravaganza . will be held Sunday in Harrison Auditorium on the campus of N.C. A&T State University from 3-9 p.m., featuring some of the top tal ent in the state. Proceeds will bene fit young people participating in the Research Education & Literacy Association for Youth (RELAY Inc.). For the past six years, RELAY students have written, produced and directed community-based televi sion broadcast on Cablevision of Greensboro's Community Program ming Network or cable channel 8. RELAY'S weekly telecasts have fea tured many other community-based organizations and programs, includ ing Black Child Development, Greensboro Jaycees, Greensboro Chamber of Commerce, Project Morning Star Choir to Present Fashion Show The Inspirational Choir of Morning Star Baptist Church will present "An Evening of Fellowship and Fashions'* Saturday at 6 p.m. in the Wake Forest University Scales Fine Arts Center, Wheatlcy Choral Hall, room M208. Fashions modeled are courtesy of T.J. Maxx and Hit or Miss. Mod els will also wear their own cloth ing for casual and evening wear. The finale will feature African attire. Hair will be styled by Lynn Martin. Children and male models are welcome to participate. For information call 748-0216 or 748-9008. COGA Holds Convention Wings of Healings Tabernacle and Bishop C.O. Reid invite the public to the "Jesus Our Source'' Convention of the Southeastern District COGA, May 26-29. Great choirs, special music, anointed speakers and powerful praying will be featured nightly at 7:30 p.m. Day-time seminars will begin at 12 p.m.. May 27 and 28. May 29 will feature a 9 a.m. youth rally, a "Jesus Our Source" banquet at 12 p.m.. and a power-packed musical concert at 6 p.m. The convention will be held at the Power House of Deliverance Church, 1800 Both well St., Greensboro. For information or banquet tickets call (919) 697-9240 or (919) 274-9924. Uplift, Fred Whitfield's Achieve ments Unlimited Basketball Camp. Cities in .Schools, Priends of the Public Libraries, NAACP Freedom Banquet, events at Vance Chavis and McGirt-Horton libraries and many others. RELAY recently completed two weeks of new book giveaways in the public hotising communities of Ray Warren Homes, Claremont Court, Hampton Homes and McGirt-Horton Library. Over 350 new books were given to youngsters through the combined efforts of -RELAY and the national Reading is Fundamental Foundation. Thurman Lilly is a RELAY board member and the executive producer of "Gospel Expo" for WGHPiedmont 8. Weekend anchor. Carole Andrews will emcee the event. Director Clarence Williamson helped produce TV commercials for the event. Mike Russell, a Dudley High senior. RELAY student and employee of WGHPiedmont 8. produced cable commercials. Larry Blackerby, the station's operations manager, allot ted commercial time to advertise the event. Many other employees vol unteered to be on hand to assist w ith production. Gospel groups and individuals who will participate include the Ambassador Cathedral choir. Jimmy Thomas & Triad Gospel Choir; High Point Community Fellowship Gospel Choir, Bethel Male Chorus, Ron Jones & Perfect Praise, the Gospel Revelators, Ambassadors for Christ. Body & Soul. Nancy Wil son. Tom Browne, and many others, i Joe Dudley, president of Dud ley' Products, and RELAY'S presi dent. 18th Superior Court Judjie W. Steve Allen, will also appear. RELAY youth planned and organized the event. Sean Wingate, Karen Harris. Kodi Scott. Mike Russell. Nichole Brown and Damon Davoren provided leadership tor the event. Tickets are $5 in advance and S7.50 at the door. For ticket infor matnw or to volunteer vour support. - call Ted L. Manfcum at (919) 691 9702. Ted L. Mancurn is RELAY'S executive director. C iTy Market 1$ (DEN AGAIN 10 am - 3 pm Downtown Winston-Salera 6th & Cherry Streets (behind the visitor's Cei (behind this visitor's Center) - 1 * Cut Flowers ? Plants ? Fresh baked breads A cookies ? Hot dogs ? Handmade basksts 9 Honey ? Jams & Jellies Free surface parking next to City Market building or ask vendors for Park & Shop stamps for parking deck at 6th, Cherry & Trade. 6 Convenient Downtown Locations! 7 0 H Cherry Marshall Deck (Behind The Marque) Liberty-Main Deck (Across from RJR) (Government Center Lot (In Front of City Hall) PARK SHOP Central Parking 3 \7\ (Cherry & 2nd Sts.) 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